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Mathematics Expert (India) Part-Time Remote

47/hr
Remote
Part-Time
Posted September 3, 2026
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Listing checked October 24, 2026 · pay as published by Handshake AI

Key details

Pay
$47/hr
Location
Remote
Job type
Part-Time
Posted
September 3, 2026

Overview

Handshake AI offers this fellowship as an ongoing, part-time contract for mathematicians and research scientists who can improve model reasoning in pure and applied math. You judge AI answers for proof rigor, formalization, and computational correctness. The schedule stays open, so you can keep the project alongside a current academic or industry role. Contributions center on real mathematics workflows, from symbolic computation to theorem proving.

What You'll Do6

  • Build original mathematics problems and scenarios that reflect proof writing, formal verification, or computational methods.
  • Inspect AI responses for mathematical accuracy, logical rigor, and faithfulness to actual practice.
  • Write structured critiques that point out errors and suggest corrections for model training.
  • Work through tasks at a pace you choose, with no fixed schedule and no minimum hours.
  • Apply expertise in a chosen subfield such as algebra, topology, number theory, or combinatorics.
  • Use theorem provers or symbolic tools when a task calls for formal or computational verification.

Requirements10

  • PhD in pure or applied mathematics.
  • First-author publications and a record of formalizing proofs that current AI models struggle with.
  • Depth in at least one area: proof assistants such as Lean, Coq, or Isabelle.
  • Background in symbolic computation with SageMath or Mathematica, plus optimization or numerical analysis.
  • Expertise in a core subfield like algebra, topology, number theory, or combinatorics.
  • Indian work authorization.
  • Clear written explanations of advanced mathematical ideas.
  • Ability to work in a remote, asynchronous setting without direct supervision.
  • Attention to detail when reviewing technical arguments.
  • Candidates who satisfy two of the three main criteria may still qualify.

Who Should Apply

A mathematician with a PhD in pure or applied math, first-author publications, and proof work that pushes beyond current model ability fits this project. You should also bring depth in formal methods, symbolic computation, or a core subfield such as algebra or topology. Candidates who want full-time employment, steady weekly hours, or a traditional research position will find the setup a poor match. Applications often score low when they lack Indian work authorization, show no proof formalization examples, or cannot point to a specific sub-domain. A general math background without research output or theorem-prover experience does not meet the bar.

Salary Insight

Handshake AI lists pay at $47.00 per hour. In expert AI training work, rates at this level tend to match PhD-level domain knowledge rather than general annotation tasks.

Required skills

MathematicsPure MathematicsApplied MathematicsProof FormalizationLeanCoqIsabelleSagemathMathematicaSymbolic ComputationOptimizationNumerical AnalysisAlgebraTopologyNumber TheoryCombinatoricsTheorem ProvingMathematical ReasoningAI Model EvaluationTechnical WritingResearch Publications

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